Slider canopy handle

[murphyjr]

Anyone ever installed a handle at the aft end of a RV-8 canopy to help pull it open from the closed position ? Any photos ? John Murphy

[tinman]

John,
I went to Lowes and picked up a sleek aluminum kitchen cabinet pull. It looks like it was meant for the job...

[Ironflight]

I have seen lots of -8's with a little piece of angle rivetted on the lower aft left corner of the skirt to provide a place to lift. Weighs almost nothing. I just haven't ever gotten around to doing it on the Val - but think about it every time I open the canopy!

paul

[Robski]

Originally Posted by Ironflight

I have seen lots of -8's with a little piece of angle rivetted on the lower aft left corner of the skirt to provide a place to lift.

My -6 has the same arrangement, except there's one on either side.

[Clements]

I ran into the same problem on an RV that I am lucky enough to fly. Another friend of mine had machined a slider handle for his airplane and it worked so well I CNC machined a few more.

I made extras and was planning on getting them anodized. Let me know if you are interested in one.

-Tres

[BuckWynd]

Just a little plug for Tres' machined canopy handle (pictured above). I ordered one, and it turned out to be a beautiful little work of art.

You can't tell from the photos, but the overall size is approximately 4" x 3/4", and most people will be able to comfortably get two fingers in the handle. Looks like it'll work perfectly on my RV-8, as well as any other RV canopy.

Thanks, Tres!

[mikehoover]

Lowe's - less that a buck fifty

http://www.aclog.com/rv-9a/images/Fu...4_IMG_0202.JPG

[Clements]

I still have a few handles laying around. I even have a couple that are Black Anodized if anyone is interested.

[Bob Hoffman]

I'll take one --How much
PM me particulars

[jetjok]

I would like one, also. PM with cost and payment info.